Hello.
I am Director Kim Dong-young of Cleor Clinic, Hongdae Branch.
When you pull your bangs back and pin them, the glabella (the area between the eyebrows) is the first thing you notice in the mirror.
Fine hairs connect between the eyebrows, making the gap look narrow,
and the hair around the entrance of the nostrils also casts a shadow, appearing like a dark patch in photos.
This is why you reach for the tweezers.
However, the hair grows back in two or three days,
and if you repeatedly pull from the same spot, the area around the pores becomes red,
or the hair may fail to emerge from the skin and instead grow inward, curling under the surface.
It is a cycle where irritation accumulates without the number of hairs decreasing.
Today, I will explain the composition of Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal, how we define boundaries in small areas,
and why the approved indication is for hair reduction rather than permanent removal.
What is Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal?
👉 Ingrown hair laser hair removal is designed to treat hair in small areas such as the nose, eyebrow lines, and the glabella using a laser.
The program listed on the Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch website is called 'Ingrown Hair Laser Hair Removal'.
The treatment areas are divided into two sections: the nose, and the eyebrow line including the glabella,
and each area is treated in a 3-session unit.
Ingrown hair refers to a state where hair cannot grow straight out of the skin
and instead curls inward or becomes trapped inside the pore.
Repeatedly pulling with tweezers narrows the pore opening and irritates the surrounding area,
which can cause new hair to grow inward more easily.
This is where the cycle of recurring ingrown hairs begins.
Laser hair removal aims to break this cycle at the root.
Instead of pulling the skin, it delivers light to the root that produces the hair,
reducing the amount of hair that grows back with each session,
so as the hair that would have become ingrown decreases, the areas where ingrown hairs were recurring tend to settle down.
However, this area has different conditions compared to other hair removal sites on the face.
It is not a flat surface like the underarms or legs,
but an area where the hair to be kept and the hair to be removed are mixed within a few millimeters.
We must keep the eyebrows while treating only the hair just below or between them,
and for the nose, we only target the area around the entrance.
Therefore, defining the boundaries is more important than the intensity here.
Technical features of Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal
👉 The technical features are divided into defining boundaries first, the use of two wavelengths,
and the fact that the approved indication is for reduction, not removal.
First, we draw the boundaries before irradiation.
For hair removal covering large areas, it is important to cover the entire area without missing spots.
On the other hand, for the eyebrow line and glabella, the desired shape is already determined,
so we discuss and draw lines to mark the area to be treated before starting.
We use a small spot size and treat only the area inside those lines, moving point by point.
Second, two wavelengths are applied.
The hair removal equipment at Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch is the GentleMax Pro,
and this series is FDA-cleared for treating hair with two wavelengths: 755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG.
Since the appropriate wavelength depends on hair thickness and skin tone,
it is advantageous to be able to use both wavelengths in one device.
Third, the approved indication is for reduction, not removal.
The approved scope is not to permanently remove hair, but to reduce it permanently,
and there may be remaining hair even after the sessions.
Since hair grows in different cycles and does not all react at once,
we operate by scheduling sessions in a series.
Who is Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal for?
Those who notice fine hairs on the glabella when pulling back their bangs.
Those who feel their eyebrows look too close together because the hair connects them.
Those who are bothered by hair around the nose entrance appearing like a shadow in photos.
Those whose cycle of using tweezers has become as short as two or three days.
Those who have experienced redness or ingrown hairs after plucking.
Effects and advantages of Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal
👉 The strengths are that we distinguish between areas to keep and areas to remove, we do not repeatedly pull the same spot like plucking,
and we build results in 3-session units.
First, we distinguish between areas to keep and areas to remove.
The eyebrow line is an area where shape is important, so the range cannot be set too wide.
Since we only treat the area inside the drawn lines with small spots,
we can keep the eyebrow shape and only target the hair that has spread outside the boundary.
Second, we do not repeatedly pull the same spot.
Tweezing or waxing pulls the hair by the root, which also pulls the skin.
Repeating this at short intervals causes irritation around the pores,
and can lead to hair growing inward.
Laser hair removal does not pull the skin and only uses light, breaking this process.
Third, we build results in 3-session units.
At Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch, the nose, eyebrow line, and glabella sections are each set as 3-session programs.
We check the state of the remaining hair at each session to determine the next range and intensity,
and there are individual differences in the degree and timing of reduction.
Equipment and program for Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal
👉 Since the range for Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal is narrowly defined by area, the focus is on which section to treat and how many sessions to set.
The hair removal equipment at Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch is the GentleMax Pro, which uses two wavelengths: 755nm and 1064nm.
In small areas, we use a small spot size and treat only the area inside the drawn lines, moving point by point.
Even with the same 3 sessions, the interval between sessions varies because hair thickness and density differ by area.
We discuss and draw lines to determine the eyebrow shape before irradiation.
Side effects and precautions for Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal
👉 Things to be aware of include surface reactions immediately after treatment and conditions related to the proximity to the eyes.
If you want to change your eyebrow shape, you must discuss the boundaries beforehand.
This is because once an area is treated, it is difficult to reverse.
⚠️ Precautions before and after Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Does Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal remove hair completely?
A. The approved indication is for permanent hair reduction, not permanent removal.
Therefore, there may be remaining hair even after the sessions, and there are individual differences in the degree.
Q. What areas does Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal cover?
A. At Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch, we divide it into two sections: the nose, and the eyebrow line including the glabella.
For the nose, we only target the area around the entrance and do not treat the inner mucosa,
and for the eyebrows, we discuss the desired shape first and only treat outside that boundary.
Q. Is it safe to receive Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal near the eyes?
A. We proceed only while wearing protective gear.
Since we use a small spot size and treat only the area inside the drawn lines, moving point by point,
we divide the steps to ensure the range does not spread outward.
Q. Should I pluck my hair before Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal?
A. You must stop using tweezers and waxing.
Since the hair must contain pigment to absorb heat when the light passes through,
if you need to groom the surface, please use a razor only.
Q. How much does Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal hurt?
A. You will feel a momentary stinging sensation and heat when the laser is applied.
Since it is a small area, the time taken per session is short,
and the level of discomfort varies by person, so we adjust the intensity during the procedure.
Q. Can I get Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal if I have semi-permanent eyebrow makeup?
A. We check the treatment area separately if you have semi-permanent makeup or tattoos.
Areas with pigment react differently to light,
so please let us know the schedule and location in advance, and we will guide you accordingly.
The glabella and the area around the nose entrance are areas that are highly visible even if the number of hairs is not large.
They are also areas that cannot be treated broadly because the desired shape is right next to them.
Hongdae ingrown hair laser hair removal is designed to define the boundaries of the area to be removed in these small sections first,
and then build results by treating only the inside of the lines with small spots.
At Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch, the nose, eyebrow line, and glabella sections are each set as 3-session programs,
and we also provide post-treatment soothing care to calm the surface.
We will confirm the treatment area and the desired eyebrow shape during your consultation.
If the glabella has been bothering you every time you pull your bangs back,
and you would like to check what is right for your case, please leave a message on our KakaoTalk channel.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and individual results may vary.
Please consult with a specialist to determine the exact diagnosis and suitability for the procedure.
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